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N938 BTF

2002 Mazda Bongo

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

247,769 mi
Last recorded247,769 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN938 BTF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 247,769 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 247,751 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 247,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle painted in underseal

Pass 18 Oct 2019 247,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fresh underseal on under carriage

Fail 2 Feb 2018 246,907 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect outer lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect outer lens detriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded behind wheel

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear inner arch corroded behind wheel

both front inner sills corroded not within prescribed areas

metal coolent pipes leaking on underside

slight corrosion on both rear chassis legs

Pass 3 Jan 2017 230,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2016 230,147 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear cross member corroded and holed not within prescribed area

Pass 20 Nov 2015 211,191 miles

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded - not within 30 cms of suspension mountings

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear inner arch corroded not within 30 cms of suspension mountings

corrosion on rear cross member - not within 30 cms of suspension mount

Fail 17 Nov 2015 211,191 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded - not within 30 cms of suspension mountings

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear inner arch corroded not within 30 cms of suspension mountings

corrosion on rear cross member - not within 30 cms of suspension mount

Pass 19 Nov 2014 193,546 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 193,546 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s and n/s wheel arches corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 187,891 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hole corroded in n/s rear crossmember

holes corroded n/s front inner sill

Fail 1 Nov 2013 187,818 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hole corroded in n/s rear crossmember

holes corroded n/s front inner sill

Pass 2 Nov 2012 174,559 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 174,559 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 159,296 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 159,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 144,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 144,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 130,447 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear crossmember/chassis corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2008 119,403 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 106,182 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 96,306 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 87,807 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,064
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
14,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 6,854
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,786
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,607
Registration plate lamp not working 3,890
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N938 BTF is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 118,797 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N938 BTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N938 BTF is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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